Re: assessing your PT

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Melinda, my answers are threaded under yours....;)Melinda Waskow wrote: >>>>>I am hoping but am not sure my PT is "updated" onpelvic floor work. Please do call her and 'ask' if she knows who Rhonda K. is or if she uses any of Rhonda's techniques. It is a waste of money to be assessed by someone who is not up to date (in my opinion). >>>>>>>>>She runs a woman-only PT practiceand 40% or so of her patients are suffer from vulvarpain. There is only 'one' PT in my state that does women's pelvic PT! When I called her and emailed with her, she had no clue who Rhonda is and I could tell by her answers that she would not be up to date, so I never went to see

her. I was determined not to 'waste' any money on mediocre PT's. So...I went to Rhonda. >>>>>>>Are there certain questions I can ask or otherways to evaluate how knowledgeable and effective she iswith cases of vulvar pain? Are there certain techniques or exercises that willlet me know that she is current? PT for pelvic pain is not easy...and it's not a soft little gentle touch. It's painful! Ask her if she does external or internal work (both is needed most of the time)? Ask if she does skin rolling or connective tissue manipulation? Learn all you can about 'good' PT for pelvic floor issues. >>>>>>What is best for immediate pain relief? Ice was okfor me. What kind of pain are you talking about specifically? Rhonda told me to use ice because

she said that although it tends to constrict at first, it will later open up the blood vessels for better blood flow. It's great that your husband is supportive. If you find a good PT, then you two can work on this together. Since coming home from Chicago, my husband works on me almost everyday. He knows how important this is to my getting well and he's in this with me! Many Hugs, Chelle

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Hi, I agree with Chelle, your PT should absolutely have heard of Rhonda or Prendergast. I went to five PTs before seeing and the difference was beyond words. I highly suggest biting the bullet once and going to see a PT who you know is good. Then you will know the standard for which to strive. There are more than just the three main ones. Where do you live? love, MollyChelle wrote: Melinda, my answers are

threaded under yours....;)Melinda Waskow <MFWaskow (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote: >>>>>I am hoping but am not sure my PT is "updated" onpelvic floor work. Please do call her and 'ask' if she knows who Rhonda K. is or if she uses any of Rhonda's techniques. It is a waste of money to be assessed by someone who is not up to date (in my opinion). >>>>>>>>>She runs a woman-only PT practiceand 40% or so of her patients are suffer from vulvarpain. There is only 'one' PT in my state that does women's pelvic PT! When I called her and emailed with her, she had no clue who Rhonda is and I could tell by her answers that she would not be up to date, so I never went to see her. I was determined not to 'waste' any money on

mediocre PT's. So...I went to Rhonda. >>>>>>>Are there certain questions I can ask or otherways to evaluate how knowledgeable and effective she iswith cases of vulvar pain? Are there certain techniques or exercises that willlet me know that she is current? PT for pelvic pain is not easy...and it's not a soft little gentle touch. It's painful! Ask her if she does external or internal work (both is needed most of the time)? Ask if she does skin rolling or connective tissue manipulation? Learn all you can about 'good' PT for pelvic floor issues. >>>>>>What is best for immediate pain relief? Ice was okfor me. What kind of pain are you talking about specifically? Rhonda told me to use ice because she said that although it tends to constrict at first,

it will later open up the blood vessels for better blood flow. It's great that your husband is supportive. If you find a good PT, then you two can work on this together. Since coming home from Chicago, my husband works on me almost everyday. He knows how important this is to my getting well and he's in this with me! Many Hugs, Chelle __________________________________________________

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Hi all,

I am in Northern New Jersey and am having trouble finding someone to recommend

an

excellent PT either here or in NYC. I put a call in to Rhonda to either make an

appt with her

or get her recommendation for an excellent PT in this area. I am in agony right

now. I tried

to make an appt with a new gyn and can't get in until February. I have an appt

with my usual,

not too effective gyn tomorrow and an acupuncture appt next Monday. I know I am

taking

these steps as quickly as possible but in the meanwhile I am just immersed in

pain. I am so

frustrated. I am normally a happy, athletic person and now I feel like a shell.

Sorry for the

venting - I just am having such a hard time.

xo Melinda W

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doesn't beyond basics have a clinic in NJ? www.beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com they are goodmfwaskow wrote: Hi all,I am in Northern New Jersey and am having trouble finding someone to recommend an excellent PT either here or in NYC. I put a call in to Rhonda to either make an appt with her or get her recommendation for an excellent PT in this area. I am in agony right now. I tried

to make an appt with a new gyn and can't get in until February. I have an appt with my usual, not too effective gyn tomorrow and an acupuncture appt next Monday. I know I am taking these steps as quickly as possible but in the meanwhile I am just immersed in pain. I am so frustrated. I am normally a happy, athletic person and now I feel like a shell. Sorry for the venting - I just am having such a hard time.xo Melinda W __________________________________________________

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Hi all,

Thanks for the input re: PT. I have made an appt with a vulvar gyn specialist

who

recommends BTB in NYC. I am going to see the new doc 1st and then work on a PT

plan with

him. Thank you for your input about finding the best PT you can. Hopefully

someone at BTB

can help me.

xo Melinda